An international consulting firm is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the above position to support a KP based USAID funded project.
Roles & Responsibilities
While reporting to the Program Director, the Program Development Specialist – Public Sector will provide technical guidance to the Activity Managers in identifying, evaluating, proposing and implementing programmatic activities for the public sector institutions, organizations and entities in support of the objectives of the Project and work with the Program Director and COP to implement the strategic vision of the program. More specifically, s/he will:
- Meet with the potential grantees and relevant stakeholders to better understand their dynamics, resources and limitations, and identify a suite of activities that are in line with the Project’s objectives and mandate and can be implemented through grants, short-term technical assistance and training.
- Support Activity Managers in developing detailed holistic activity packages through participatory counterpart meetings, situational assessments, and meetings with potential grantees.
- Ensure that grant proposals include all required information i.e. information on the grantee, background of the anticipated activity package, the summary of the requested resources, anticipated results, work plan, budget, monitoring and evaluation plan, and branding and marking plan.
- Once grant is approved, ensure quality control on grant agreements, to ensure completion in all respects including scope of work, detailed activities, budget, work plan, M&E plan, branding and marking plan and all associated documentation such as the proposal competition and grant negotiation memos.
- Conduct the grant kick-off meeting to discuss the terms and conditions of the grant agreement, as well as expected results and timelines.
- Supervise the grant implementation process and ensure that the activity meets its goals and objectives, and that all the pertinent information is captured in TAMIS and project reports.
- Send out all grant-related correspondence (letters of receipt, issue letters, rejection letters, close-out letters etc.).
- Periodically review grant activity files to ensure completeness and quality.
- Support grant evaluation based on indicators laid out in the grant agreement, highlighting successes and challenges faced during implementation.
- Document best practices and lessons learned from implementation, and make recommendations on future opportunities and challenges.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Qualification and Experience
- Post graduate degree in social sciences or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 year of progressive experience in development programming and implementation especially for the public sector.
- Thorough understanding of public sector governance structures, systems and procedures.
- Understanding of drivers of instability and issues and challenges of conflict affected areas.
- Experience of working with or on donor-funded projects in a senior role.
- Strong computer and interpersonal communication skills.
Industry: N.G.O./Social Services
Functional Area: Planning & Development
Total Positions: 1
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Job Location: Peshawar, Pakistan
Gender: No Preference
Posting Date: June 21, 2017
Apply Before: June 30, 2017